Building Control fees, charges and payment methods
Standard charges
These standard charges have been set by the authority on the basis that the building work is on a domestic dwelling and:
- does not consist of, or include innovative or high risk construction techniques (details available from the authority)
- the duration of the building work from commencement to completion does not exceed 12 months
The charges have also been set on the basis that the design and building work is undertaken by a person or company that is competent to carry out the design and building work referred to in the standard charges tables, that they are undertaking.
If this is not the case, the work may incur supplementary charges.
If chargeable advice has been given in respect of any of the work detailed in these tables, and this is likely to result in less time being taken by the authority, then a reduction to the standard charge will be made.
Prices correct from 1 April 2026.
Domestic properties up to 11m in height
| Fee code | Type of work or application | Full plans combined payment* | Full plans split payment (Fees inc VAT) | Building notice* | Regularisation / reversion (Fees exempt of VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single storey extension - under 100m² | £1,045 | £375 + £700 | £1,290 | £1,935 |
| 2 | Two storey extension - under 100m² | £1,245 | £375 + £900 | £1,530 | £2,295 |
| 3 | First floor extension - under 40m² | £945 | £375 + £600 | £1,170 | £1,755 |
| 4 | Loft conversion - under 60m² | £1,045 | £375 + £700 | £1,290 | £1,935 |
| 5 | Garage conversion as part of main dwelling | £795 | £375 + £450 | £990 | £1,485 |
| 6 | Garage conversion as separate dwelling (annex / self contained flat) | £1,045 | £375 + £700 | £1,290 | £1,935 |
| 7 | Single storey garage - up to 60m² | £795 | £375 + £450 | £990 | £1,485 |
| 8 | Outbuilding over 30m² (for purpose of sleeping accommodation / annex / self contained flat) | £1,045 | £375 + £700 | £1,290 | £1,935 |
| 9 | Outbuilding over 30m² (no sleeping accommodation) | £795 | £375 + £450 | £990 | £1,485 |
| 10 | Provision of drainage and/or heating connection to an outbuilding under 30m² | £645 | £375 + £300 | £810 | £1,215 |
| 11 | Installation of up to 2 steel beams | £645 | £375 + £300 | £810 | £1,215 |
| 12 | Installation of up to 10 replacement windows | n/a | n/a | £400 | £600 |
| 13 | Part P electrical works or heat producing appliances | n/a | n/a | £450 | £675 |
| 14 | Alterations up to £10,000 (including chimney breast removal, reroof) | £645 | £375 + £300 | £810 | £1,215 |
| 15 | New build single dwelling house - under 300m² | £1,570 | £450 + £1,150 | £1,920 | £2,880 |
| 16 | Conversion of a single dwelling to flats/HMO (charge per flat/HMO bedroom) | £350** | £150 + £200 | £420 | £630 |
| 17 | Conversion of single dwelling to self-contained flats (charge per flat) | £475** | £175 + £300 | £570 | £855 |
**Total combined fee to be calculated first before deduction of £30 from total fee
All multiple works or other types not listed will be determined on application
Domestic property between 11 and 18m in height
Fee charge to be calculated on an individual determined fee.
All commercial properties
Fee charge to be calculated on an individual determined fee.
Other charges
Demolition notice
Prices are exempt from VAT
- Commercial: £475
- Domestic: £250
Dangerous structures
Prices shown are exempt from VAT.
- Initial call out charge: £200
- Additional working hours, 7.30am to 6.30pm Mon to Fri: £112 per hour
- Additional working hours. weekdays 6.30pm to 7.30am, weekends and bank holidays: £250 per hour
Admin charges
Prices shown include VAT.
- Missed appointments / abortive costs: £50
- Initial completion certificate: included in application fee
- Additional copy completion certificates: £85
- Copies of decision notices: £85
- Refund of fees (only in exceptional circumstances): £75
Written replies to enquires
Prices shown include VAT.
- Solicitors enquiries: £50
- Exemption letter: £50
- All other letters to solicitors or legal bodies: £50
Methods of payment
These are the payment methods accepted for building regulation applications:
- credit or debit card at:
- the council offices
- online at Luton Building Control fees
- cheque made payable to Luton Borough Council
- invoice issued upon written request
Scheme for the recovery of building regulation costs
Effective date: 1 April 2026
Download the scheme document which incudes information on:
- definitions
- principles of this scheme
- chargeable advice
- principles of the scheme in respect of the:
- erection of domestic buildings, garages, carports and extensions
- alteration or extension of a commercial building, or controlled service or fitting, and the change of use of existing buildings
- regularisation of building work
- reversion of building work to the local authority
- exemption from charges information required to determine charges
- establishing the charge
- other matters relating to calculation of charges
- reductions
- refunds and additional charges
- building notice
- full plans - application determined
- full plans - application not determined
- full plans – where work has commenced on site
- supplementary charges
- abortive costs
- elapsed applications
- dangerous structures
- demolition
- administration fee charges
- non-payment of a charge
- complaints about charges